Disaster Preparedness Drill for International Students

May 25, 2026

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, we conducted a disaster preparedness drill at the International Exchange Hall.
The Hall holds regular disaster preparedness drills twice a year—in spring and fall—for its residents. In addition to experiencing an earthquake using a simulator, this session included training on making emergency calls, firefighting procedures, and the use of AEDs.
Approximately 80 people, mainly new international students, participated on the day and learned how to call 119 and how to handle emergency equipment. In particular, the simulation of a magnitude 7 earthquake using the earthquake simulator vehicle provided a valuable opportunity for international students from countries with few earthquakes to prepare for life in Japan.
To conclude the drill, we distributed emergency rations (survival bread) to raise disaster preparedness awareness and emphasize the importance of effectively utilizing stockpiled supplies to reduce food waste.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (This text was translated by AI.)